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University of the Pacific3601 Pacific AvenueStockton, California 95211209.946.2011

How the Victim Advocate Helps

On-Campus Services

The Victim Advocate may be the first person to respond to the victim. During this critical time victims may experience a wide range of feelings and emotions. As an advocate, we can assist in many ways.

Emotional support

Information about resources and options

Appropriate referrals in the following areas:

Academic Support

Safe room (temporary housing)

Housing on campus

Counseling

Student Conduct

Medical

Public Safety Reporting

Advocating with Professors

Counseling Services provides limited medical treatment and counseling to students who may have been a victim of sexual misconduct or any other crime. They can be reached via phone at 209.946.2315 x2.

Stockton Community Resources

The Victim Advocate is available to:

Accompany a victim to a meeting with the police, a judicial hearing, court hearing, or a hospital/medical center.

Assist a student in filing a police report, judicial report, or restraining order, if the student chooses to do so.

Victim's Bill of Rights

To be free from intimidation and harm

To receive notification of judicial proceedings

To be present at hearings accompanied by a victim advocate

To be told of services within the community

To be treated with respect and dignity

To receive knowledge of the criminal justice system

To be able to impart a Victim Impact Statement

A comprehensive version of the Victim’s Rights and information regarding the judicial process can be found in the Tiger Lore Handbook.